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23 Years
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Emergency
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Personalized Psychiatry & Ketamine Therapy in San Diego
Kai MacDonald, MD in San Diego offers personalized, evidence-based mental health care with a focus on ketamine therapy for treatment-resistant depression and complex psychiatric conditions. Founded over 20 years ago, the practice prioritizes individualized treatment plans, combining medication management, psychotherapy, and innovative interventions like ketamine and oxytocin. Dr. MacDonald's expertise in psychiatry, addiction medicine, and forensic evaluations, along with his board certifications and extensive research background, ensure patients receive cutting-edge care tailored to their unique needs.The concierge model emphasizes accessibility, with direct communication between patients and the physician, flexible scheduling, and telepsychiatry options. Recognized for his work in academic and clinical settings, Dr. MacDonald integrates decades of experience with a compassionate, relationship-first approach to mental health treatment.
Services
Ketamine Therapy
Psychotherapy
Addiction Medicine
Forensic Evaluations
Psychiatric Care for Doctors
College Mental Health
Oxytocin Treatment
Suboxone Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We offer over 15 years of experience in psychiatry and addiction medicine.
- Our treatment plans are tailored to individual needs with a single-clinician approach.
- We provide ketamine therapy backed by extensive clinical research and safety protocols.
- Our concierge model ensures direct access and timely appointments.
- We integrate psychotherapy, medication, and innovative interventions for holistic care.
What people say
Most effective treatment
Transformational results
Personalized care
Accessible physician
Rapid symptom relief
Services
Ketamine Therapy
Ketamine therapy provides rapid relief for treatment-resistant depression and PTSD through intramuscular or sublingual administration. Combined with psychotherapy, it enhances brain plasticity and emotional resilience. Patients report significant improvements in mood and daily functioning within hours of treatment.
Psychotherapy
Emotion-focused, attachment-based therapy addresses trauma, anxiety, and relational challenges through personalized sessions. This approach fosters lasting change by integrating ketamine's neuroplastic effects with therapeutic insights. Patients gain tools to manage stress and improve interpersonal dynamics.
Addiction Medicine
Specialized treatment for opiate dependence and addiction includes Suboxone therapy and behavioral interventions. Dr. MacDonald's expertise in addiction psychiatry ensures comprehensive care addressing both physical and psychological aspects of recovery for long-term sobriety.
Forensic Evaluations
Forensic services include fitness-for-duty assessments and expert testimony in legal cases involving mental health. Dr. MacDonald's experience with physician evaluations and boundary violations provides authoritative insights for legal and professional contexts.
Psychiatric Care for Doctors
Tailored support for healthcare professionals addresses burnout, trauma, and stress unique to medical careers. Combining clinical expertise with understanding of medical culture, this service promotes resilience and career longevity through confidential, specialized care.
People
Dr. Kenneth MacDonald
Psychiatrist & Addiction Medicine Specialist
Board-certified psychiatrist with over 20 years of experience, specializing in ketamine therapy, addiction medicine, and forensic psychiatry. Published researcher and former UCSD faculty member with expertise in treating complex mental health conditions.
Questions
What is ketamine therapy used for?
Ketamine therapy treats severe depression, PTSD, and other psychiatric conditions resistant to traditional treatments, offering rapid symptom relief.
How does the concierge psychiatry model work?
Patients receive direct access to Dr. MacDonald, personalized treatment plans, and flexible scheduling without insurance restrictions.
Is ketamine treatment addictive?
When administered medically under supervision, ketamine carries minimal addiction risk, monitored closely by our team.
Do you accept insurance?
We do not accept insurance directly but provide out-of-network billing support for potential reimbursement.
What mental health services are offered?
Services include ketamine therapy, psychotherapy, addiction treatment, forensic evaluations, and care for healthcare professionals.
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